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First American edition. |
| Description |
160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
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| Note |
"Meet more than 80 legendary women from around the world" -- cover. |
| Contents |
Goddesses. Creator goddesses -- Papatkαnuku's sons -- Spider Grandmother's bowl -- Wawalag Sisters' travels -- Goddesses of death and the afterlife -- Tuonetar's realm -- Ereshkigal's messenger -- Goddesses of the sun, moon, and sky -- Amaterasu's cave -- Chang'e's elixir -- Goddesses of nature - Sedna's transformation -- Konohana's labor -- Olokun's flood -- Goddesses of art, singing, and dancing -- Hi'iaka's quest -- Benzaiten's blessing -- Goddesses of animals -- White buffalo Calf Woman's lessons -- Dali's disguise -- Goddesses of love and war -- Inanna's rescue -- Hathor's alter ego -- Anat's friend -- Unique goddesses -- Zigu's return -- Magical beings. Fairies and nature spirits -- Rhiannon's wedding -- Whuppity Stoorie's puzzle -- Mermaids and water spirits -- Pania's betrayal -- Melusine's curse -- Maman Dlo's enchantment -- Witches -- Baba Yaga's chores -- Medea's magic -- Shape-shifters -- Lady Bai's debt -- Selkie's skin -- Ku-Chin-Da-Gayya's sister -- Mortals. First women -- Pandora's gift -- Ungnyeo's patience -- Queens -- Alcestis's sacrifice -- Draupadi's husbands -- Isolde's sorrow -- Warriors -- Mulan's secret -- Brynhild's true love -- Artists, performers, and healers -- Shahrazad's tales -- Elaine of Astolat's favor -- About the myths. Sharing the stories -- Books and scrolls -- Worshipping goddesses -- Pronunciation guide -- Glossary. |
| Summary |
"Delve into a world of key female figures from all over the world in this thrilling compendium of goddesses and heroines. With more than 30 stories about goddesses and powerful women, this is a must-have introduction for young readers interested in female figures from different cultures. The enthralling stories introduce famous figures from around the world, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the goddesses and heroines themselves"-- Provided by publisher |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Subject |
Goddesses -- Mythology -- Juvenile literature.
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Goddesses -- Legends -- Juvenile literature.
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Women heroes -- Mythology -- Juvenile literature.
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Women heroes -- Legends -- Juvenile literature.
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Goddesses -- Mythology.
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Goddesses -- Legends.
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Women heroes -- Mythology.
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Women heroes -- Legends.
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Gods and goddesses -- Juvenile literature.
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Gods and goddesses -- Legends -- Juvenile literature.
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Heroes and heroines -- Juvenile literature.
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Heroes and heroines -- Legends -- Juvenile literature.
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Gods and goddesses.
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Gods and goddesses -- Legends.
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Heroes and heroines.
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Heroes and heroines -- Legends.
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| Genre |
Legends.
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Myths.
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Folk tales.
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| Added Author |
Ponder, Katie, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Goddesses and heroines |
| ISBN |
9780744080315 (hardcover) : $ |
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0744080312 (hardcover) |
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9780241609774 (hardcover) : $ |
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0241609771 (hardcover) |
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